The 2016 Tipperary International Peace Award is to be presented to the Syria Civil Defence White Helmets this year.
The 'White Helmets' won the award because of the enormous bravery and courage shown by the group who have saved more than 100,000 people, while more than 200 of the unarmed volunteers have lost their lives while saving others.
The Syria Civil Defence White Helmets will receive the Tipperary International Peace Award on Wednesday, September 6th at the Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel.
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